Channing Frye inks deal with Orlando Magic

Frye, a Phoenix Suns player last year, opted out of the final season in his five-year, $30 million deal, according to Yahoo Sports.

Frye missed the entire 2012-2013 season, after a diagnosis of an enlarged heart sidelined him. He made a comeback this past season, averaging 11.1 points and 5.1 boards playing all 82 games.

Frye is a key asset with the ability to spread the floor and make three-point shots, as well as defend the basket with his 6-foot-11 frame.

The Magic were tied for 19th in three-point shooting percentage last season and were 25th in scoring according to NBA.com.

The Magic frontcourt will be very interesting to watch next year. The team already has a promising starter at center in Nikola Vucevic who averaged a double-double last season. The team also selected Aaron Gordon from Arizona with the number four pick in this year’s NBA draft, as well as point guard Elfrid Payton.